Vietjet is poised for further international expansion, reinforcing its presence in the Asia-Pacific region by introducing brand new routes linking Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, to Hiroshima in Japan and Melbourne in Australia. These additional direct air connections, including the transcontinental route, promise significant customer benefits with convenient scheduling and cost-effective travel options, catering to the increasing demand across the regions.

The announcement of these new routes was made today at the Vietnam-Australia Business Forum 2024, attended by Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Both Vietnamese and Australian leaders expressed appreciation for the enhanced connectivity and congratulated Vietjet on its substantial growth.

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The Hanoi – Melbourne route is scheduled to commence operations on June 3, 2024, with flights operating twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays departing from Hanoi and arriving in Melbourne later on the same day. Return flights from Melbourne will be available on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Vietjet currently operates numerous flights between Vietnam and Australia, offering 58 flights per week between Ho Chi Minh City and the five largest Australian cities, namely Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, utilizing modern aircraft such as A330 and A321.

Additionally, Vietjet will introduce direct flights between Hanoi and Hiroshima starting May 12, 2024. This new service marks the first regular non-stop air link from the Chugoku and Shikoku regions to Vietnam. The Hanoi - Hiroshima route will operate twice weekly return flights on Thursdays and Sundays, with an approximate flight time of 4 hours and 30 minutes. This new service will expand Vietjet’s flight network between Vietnam and Japan to eight direct routes, providing comprehensive connectivity between Vietnam’s major cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and major Japanese cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Hiroshima.

To celebrate the launch of the new routes, Vietjet is offering budget-friendly tickets starting from just USD0 (exclusive of tax and fees) through its website www.vietjetair.com and the Vietjet Air mobile app. These promotional tickets will be available every Friday from March 8, 2024, for travel between March 8 and December 31, 2024 (excluding holidays and peak seasons).

Hanoi, known as the heart of Vietnam, holds cultural, economic, and political significance deeply rooted in Vietnamese identity. With over a thousand years of history, Hanoi boasts enchanting lakes, vibrant urban areas like the bustling Old Quarter, and an array of architectural treasures from the French colonial era. Renowned for its culinary heritage, Vietnam's capital also serves as the gateway to UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Ha Long Bay, as well as scenic destinations like Ninh Binh and Sapa in northern Vietnam. From Hanoi, travelers can easily access various parts of the country, including Hue, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, and many more destinations. Thanks to Vietjet's extensive international flight network, travelers can also connect to numerous destinations across ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific region.

These new services play a pivotal role in Vietjet’s strategy to expand its flight network in response to growing travel demand, facilitating cultural exchange, education, economic development, and tourism between Vietnam and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.